Biopolitics and the 'Obesity Epidemic' Governing Bodies By: Jan Wright Publisher: Routledge Print ISBN: 9780415540940, 0415540941 eText ISBN: 9781135851842, 1135851840 Edition: 1st Pages: 232 Copyright year: 2009 Format: EPUB Available from $ 23.98 USD SKU 9781135851842R90 Biopolitics and the ‘Obesity Epidemic’ is the first edited collection of critical perspectives on the 'obesity epidemic.' The volume provides a comprehensive discussion of current issues in the critical analysis of health, obesity and society, and the impact of obesity discourses on different individuals, social groups and institutions. Contributors from the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia provide original, accessible, and engaging chapters on issues such as the effects on individuals, families, youths and schools. The timely contributions offered by Biopolitics and the ‘Obesity Epidemic’ to this highly topical area will be of interest to a wide range of readers, including teachers, education professionals, community health and allied professionals, and academics in areas such as education, health, youth studies, social work and psychology. Additional ISBNs 9780415991889, 9780203882061, 0415991889, 0203882067 Download eBook Free: https://ouo.io/Do7qtp